Gathered Off-Shoulder Blouse with Shirred Waist
Craft a stylish and comfortable blouse featuring a gathered neckline designed for an off-shoulder look, complemented by elasticized short sleeves and a shirred waist for a flattering blouson silhouette.
When To Wear
- Casual Outings: Perfect for relaxed daily wear, offering comfort without compromising style.
- Summer & Resort Wear: An excellent choice for warm weather, vacations, or beachside strolls.
- Smart-Casual Events: Easily dressed up with tailored trousers or skirts for a polished yet relaxed ensemble.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed, blouson fit with a gathered body that drapes softly over the torso, cinched at the waist.
Neckline: Wide, elasticized gathered neckline, designed to be worn off-shoulder or as a wide boat neck.
Sleeves: Short, slightly puffed sleeves with an elasticized hem, creating gentle gathers.
Waist & Hem: Shirred waist achieved with multiple rows of elastic stitching, providing definition and a blouson effect, ending at hip length.
Closure: Pullover style with no visible fastenings.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves precise gathering techniques and the use of elastic thread for shirring, requiring careful tension management and neat finishing.
Fabric Recommendations
Select soft, fluid fabrics with good drape to enhance the gathered and blouson silhouette:
Additional Supplies
CUTTER'S MUST
- From main fabric:
- SLEEVE - 2 QTY
- FRONT PANEL – 1 QTY
- BACK PANEL - 1 QTY
Sewing Instructions
- Attach the SLEEVES to the armholes of the BACK PANEL and FRONT PANEL. Overcast the seam and press towards the SLEEVE.
- Stitch the side seams of the blouse, simultaneously stitching the SLEEVE seams. Overcast the seams and press towards the BACK PANEL.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the blouse with a rolled hem. At a distance of 1.5 cm from the bottom, sew 6 rows with elastic thread, placing the elastic thread on the wrong side. The distance between the rows is 1.5 cm.
- Overcast the bottom edge of the SLEEVE and the top edge of the blouse, fold to the wrong side by 4 cm. Sew 2 rows with elastic thread at a distance of 2 and 3.5 cm from the fold.
